I've had a 40', 36' and now a 34, all the same brand. Unlike the other posters I find the 34' to be a much different experience than the 40.
On the highway the 34' handles about the same as the 40 with the exception of when fast moving semis blast by on my left. The 34' is buffeted a bit more than the 40. But where I really notice the difference is in parking and general maneuvering. The 34' is so much easier. I was really amazed at the difference that 6' in wheelbase makes.
Also, on those really tight curvy roads I no longer worry about the back tires dragging over the center line. Just like driving a big pickup!
I don't have near the storage capacity I had with the 40' but I never needed all that stuff anyhow!
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